Family calendar

Thu., Nov. 29, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

“Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes” - Performances continue daily through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Saturdayat 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $16-42. 325-SEAT.

“Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises - 40-minute lake cruises to see holiday lights and visit Santa’s North Pole Toy Workshop. Reservations required. Boat leaves daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (boards 30 minutes prior to departure). Runs daily through Dec. 31. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, east side of the Boardwalk Marina, Coeur d’Alene. $14.75/adults, $13.75/seniors, free/ages 12 and younger (maximum of two children per adult). (877) 765-4653.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on The Davenport Mezzanine, continues daily through Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; today and Friday, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Friday, Gala Dinner Dance, champagne reception, at 6 p.m., gourmet dinner with fine wines at 8 p.m., dance music by Stagecoach West, black tie optional, Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Saturday, 8-11 a.m., Santa Breakfast Buffet to benefit Mobius Kids, call 624-KIDS to RSVP; Saturday-Sunday, Symphony Classic series at the Fox; Dec. 8, 9:15 p.m. on the Mezzanine, Raffle drawing for trees. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. 458-TREE.

Kinderhaven Festival of Trees-Sandpoint - Today through Saturday. Thursday, 4-7 p.m., family night and open house on public viewing of trees, wreaths, and gift baskets, refreshments and Santa. Friday: Holiday luncheon and fashion show, noon-1:30 p.m.; Saturday: Gala Event, viewing of auction items with silent auction. 6 p.m., Sandpoint Business and Event Center, Euclid and Pine streets, Sandpoint. $35/luncheon, $75/gala. (208) 265-2236.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before school holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through March 3. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $34.99, plus tax for season pass. 625-6600.

Santa Express - For ages 4-12. Children can find fun, inexpensive gifts with the help of volunteer elves who also will help them wrap the gifts. Prices range from 50 cents to $8. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. 535-3155.

South Pole Skating Village - Coeur d’Alene - Ice skating Monday-Thursday, sessions held 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday sessions are noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes each. Runs daily through Jan. 6, outside the Coeur d’Alene Resort near the clock tower, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $4/ages 12 and younger, $3/skate rental. (877) 765-4653.

Season of Sharing – Low-income families may sign up before Dec. 12 to receive gifts for all children under 18. Those registering need picture ID, proof of address and social security cards or medical coupons for all the children. Gifts will be distributed on Dec. 18. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. 927-1153.

Vanessa’s Village - For age 12 and older. A boutique in the entry of Santa Express with stocking stuffers and gifts for the family, friends and secret Santas. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. 535-3155.

Today

“You Solve the Crime” - Interactive theatre experience presented by Northwest Christian School theater department, it is a student written murder mystery which takes place during the final round of the live televised talent show “United States Icon.” 7 p.m., school chapel, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. $6/adults, $4/students. 238-4005.

Cuddling Critters for Kids in Crisis - Collecting new stuffed animals to be donated to Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital to bring comfort and joy to children in crisis. Continues through Friday. Roybal Chiropractic, 1203 W. Francis Ave. 328-7575.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 893-8340; Cheney Library, 610 First St., 893-8280. Free.

Free Clothing Swap - Monthly community event open to anyone in need. Come and shop for some gently used clothes, bring some clothes to share or just come and get what you need. 3-6 p.m., Living Hope, 918 E. Garland Ave. 323-0762 or 487-3100.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. 893-8250; Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, 893-8390.

Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 893-8340; 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, 893-8280; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400.

Friday

Author Event: Brian Mandabach - Author Brian Mandabach will discuss his new teen novel and sign copies. Recommended for ages 12 and older. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Cuddling Critters for Kids in Crisis - Collecting new stuffed animals to be donated to Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital to bring comfort and joy to children in crisis. Roybal Chiropractic, 1203 W. Francis Ave. 328-7575.

God’s Gym - A Spokane area youth outreach program held Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight. Gang/at-risk youth outreach program with basketball, food, recreation, prevention and intervention activities, positive rap music, socialization and related activities. Fun place for youth to just come and hang out. 1428 W. Broadway Ave. 481-5530.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Rides through downtown Spokane to view lights and holiday decorations. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Downtown Business Improvement District. Fridays, 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 23; special hours Dec. 24, noon-3 p.m. Corner of Main Avenue at Wall Street. Free. 344-2231.

MOMS Club of Spokane-North - (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a group meet other moms who share your interests and concerns while providing the opportunity for your child to meet other children. Children are welcome at all activities except Moms night out. 10 a.m., Spokane Friends Church, 1612 W. Dalke Ave. 499-8158.

Teddy Bear Teas - 10 a.m. for toddlers and 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers. Bring your favorite teddy bear along for the fun. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. 444-5331.

Saturday

“The Velveteen Rabbit” - Musical of Margery Williams’ story of love and friendship. Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturdayand Dec. 8 at 1 and 4 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Dec. 15 performances will be signed for the hearing impaired. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $8-$10. 325-SEAT.

Fourth Annual Santa’s Breakfast - Benefits Mobius Kids, in conjunction with Christmas Tree Elegance by Spokane Symphony Associates. Breakfast buffet, fun science shows, visit with Santa, and festive holiday crafts. 8-11 a.m., The Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $25. 624-KIDS.

Breakfast with Santa - Hosted by the Rotary Club of Spokane Valley. Proceeds benefit local charities. There will also be games, clowns and face painting. Santa will arrive around 9 a.m. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $4 at the door. 892-6373.

Breakfast with Santa and Craft Sale - pancakes, eggs, ham, fruit and juice will be served 9 a.m.-noon at this annual fundraiser providing for Center Pointe. Santa will also be available for pictures. Craft show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. features items made by our participants and will also allow vendors and artisans to display and sell their wares. Center Pointe is a nonprofit organization that provides programming for the disabled community of Spokane.1408 N. Washington St. $5/adults, $4/children and seniors. 325-5451.

Cheney Winter Festival - Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Willow Springs Restaurant, $6.75; Eastern Washington University’s Holiday in the PUB with children holiday crafts, activities and entertainment from noon-4 p.m.; arts, crafts and food bazaar at Wren Pierson building on Fourth and C streets from noon-4 p.m.; pictures with Santa at Owl Pharmacy beginning at 1 p.m.; participate in Kris Kringle’s Treasure Hunt beginning at the Wren Pierson Building from noon-4 p.m. following clues to downtown businesses to win a prize basket from merchants; 5:30 p.m. Mayor Allan Gainer reading the Winter Festival Proclamation and Santa will light Cheney’s holiday tree. Presented by Pathways to Progress, EWU, Eagle Entertainment, Cheney Parks and Recreation Department downtown Cheney merchants and Willow Springs Restaurant. varies, Cheney. 559-5818.

Free Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene - Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Depart from corner of Front Avenue and Second Street under the sky bridge, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. 344-2231.

Kitchen Table Science - School-aged children will explore the science that takes place in your own kitchen everyday, presented by students from the chemistry department at Spokane Community College. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

No Room in the Inn - Nearly 100 Nativities on display, and a live Nativity complete with stable animals greet you as you enter. Music and skits performed by the Teen Challenge students, refreshments served by the center’s Ladies Auxiliary. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Teen Challenge Men’s Center’s dining room, 2400 N. Craig Road. Suggested donation of $3/person, $5/family. 244-5610.

Olivia Storytime and Dress-Up - Listen to the latest Olivia book, “Olivia Helps with Christmas,” and play dress-up. Participants will also get to color pictures and take home stickers. Supplies are limited, so please RSVP. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

WVHS Band Auction - The fund raiser includes a silent auction, barbecue dinner, live auction and raffle. 4 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. Dinner is $5 per person or $20 per family. 922-5296.

Sunday

“Wings over Wolf Lodge” Birds of Prey Cruise - Fundraiser eagle-viewing cruise aboard the Mish-an-Nock, with a live appearance by bald eagle ambassador, Liberty. Proceeds will support community raptor rehabilitation, conservation and education. Sponsored by Birds of Prey Northwest. Tickets available at wild Birds Unlimited by calling, or visiting the Web site. 12:20 p.m., boarding at Coeur d’Alene Resort Boardwalk, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $15/adult, $9/kids ages 6-16, online prices are $16/adults, $10/kids. (208) 664-4739.

Breakfast with Santa - Santa will arrive about 10:30 a.m. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and orange juice. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Santa Buffet Breakfast – Sunday and Dec. 9, meet St. Nicholas, enjoy live music, special treat for children. Reservations requested. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Madeleine’s, 707 W. Main Ave. $12/adults, $7/ages 3-12, free/age 2 and younger. 624-2253.

The Art of Holiday Etiquette and Dining for Children - For ages 7-12. Children enjoy a three-course meal while learning the tools of the table, dress and grooming, and presenting a toast. 2:30-5:30 p.m., Max at Mirabeau, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $59. 209-6394.

Monday

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. Mondays at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; and Wednesdays at Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. 10:30 a.m., varies. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Mondays: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Tuesday

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Pet Nights with Santa at NorthTown Mall - Visit Santa on Tuesdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 11. Santa Pets are asked to enter through the employee entrance between Sears and Steve & Barry’s. 6-8 p.m., NorthTown Mall, Division Street at Wellesley Avenue, in front of Sears on the main level. 482-0209.

Preschool Storytime- For ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, 893-8320. Free.

Wednesday

After-School Special - Explore Mexico through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. 893-8476.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400; Wednesdays, 11 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, 893-8280; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, 893-8476. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, 893-8390; AND Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, 893-8250. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Thursdays: 10 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, 893-8280; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 893-8340; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.